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The Boy (2016)

Movie ★ 6.0 98 min

Horror Mystery Thriller

A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.

William Brent Bell Director Stacey Menear Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 22, 2016
Runtime
98 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$73.9M
IMDb
tt3882082
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Lakeshore Entertainment, Vertigo Entertainment, STXfilms

Themes

Cast

Lauren Cohan Lauren Cohan Greta Evans Rupert Evans Rupert Evans Malcolm James Russell James Russell Brahms Heelshire Jim Norton Jim Norton Mr. Heelshire Diana Hardcastle Diana Hardcastle Mrs. Heelshire Ben Robson Ben Robson Cole Jett Klyne Jett Klyne Young Brahms Heelshire Lily Pater Lily Pater Emily Cribbs Stephanie Lemelin Stephanie Lemelin Sandy (voice) Matthew Walker Matthew Walker Taxi Driver

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Boy about?
A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.
Who directed The Boy?
The Boy was directed by William Brent Bell.
Who stars in The Boy?
The Boy stars Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell, Jim Norton.
When was The Boy released?
The Boy is a 2016 horror, mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch The Boy?
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